Heritage and natural beauty meet at our tranquil foundation campus
Originally opened in 1975 with a cohort of 451 students, Nathan is Griffith’s most historic learning ground. Almost 50 years later, the campus now hosts more than 13,000 students enrolled in degrees in business and government, engineering and information technology, environment, humanities and languages, law, and science and aviation.
Nathan campus is our home of world-class teaching and research on the environment, corporate sustainability, Asian studies and the emerging biosciences. Here, you’ll find the six-star, green-rated Sir Samuel Griffith Centre—Australia’s first teaching and research building driven by solar power and hydrogen energy—and our recently completed, state-of-the-art Engineering, Technology and Aviation building.
Campus tour
Explore the innovative learning spaces and research centres that make Nathan one of our most popular campuses.
Campus maps
Address
170 Kessels Rd Nathan QLD 4111
Phone
General: (07) 3735 7111 Future student: 1800 677 728 (Toll free) Current student: (07) 3735 7700 International: +61 7 3735 6425
Nathan at a Glance
Location
On the edge of Toohey Forest, close to Mt Gravatt campus and 12 kilometres from Brisbane CBD
Key study areas
Business and government, science and aviation, engineering and IT, environment, law, humanities and languages
Accommodation
On-campus options
Features
Fitness centre, multisport complex, sports fields, squash courts, library and study zones, Sir Samuel Griffith Centre, Engineering, Technology and Aviation building
Food and drink
A variety of outlets including cafes and The Uni Bar
Retail
Pharmacy, post office, bookshop
Getting there
Bus, car, walk or bicycle. Car parking available
Accommodation
Check out our on-campus residential colleges, or explore off-campus accommodation.